Columbus County News

Charge stems from high-speed chase in Columbus County. Full story...

Voters in the Columbus County town of Fair Bluff will head back to the polls on February 23rd. Full story...

The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into possible witness tampering in the case against State Senator RC Soles. Sources tell WWAY, two of the people involved in the shooting at the Senator's house have been spotted following him around Tabor City.

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Jerrod Steven Long was arrested Thursday night for the murder of Andre Dunn. Dunn was found dead in his burnt- out trailer home in early November. Full story...

The town of Fair Bluff will have to hold a new election. That was the decision Thursday by the State Board of Elections after some of the folks... Full story...

The man who was shot at the home of Senator R.C. Soles was arrested Wednesday night. Police arrested 22 year old Kyle Blackburn for possession of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. Full story...

Reactions vary, but many think it is time for Senator RC Soles to step down as he could soon be facing criminal charges. Full story...

The Columbus County Grand Jury found probable cause to seek an indictment against the Senator, for shooting a man on his property in late August.

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The Army recruitment office in Whiteville usually has three recruiters. But for the last two or three months, transfers and accidents have left just one recruiter to sign people up for service, and that's making it difficult for people to be all they can be. Full story...

Jackie Jordan is facing drug charges. Stacey Scott was arrested for domestic assault.

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Three candidates in Columbus County are protesting the results of last month's election. Candidates in the Fair Bluff and Sandyfield mayoral races, as well as... Full story...

A former Fair Bluff police officer is in jail after allegedly breaking the laws he was sworn to protect. Full story...

The only charter school in Columbus and Bladen counties is hoping to get bigger. A developer who owns the land the school rents from has purchased 42 acres... Full story...

A startling statistic coming out of Columbus County; the rural county dispenses the most prescription drugs in the entire state on a per capita basis. Columbus County Sheriff Chris Batten said prescription drug trafficking has well-surpassed the county's cocaine and marijuana problem. Full story...

Investigators are looking into what at first appeared to be a mobile home fire in Riegelwood. After unearthing the remains of a body, Columbus County may have a murder case on its hands. Full story...